A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following a stabbing incident on a bus in Blackheath, near Shooters Hill.

Incident Details

Emergency services were called to the scene at the junction of Stratheden Road and Langton Way in Blackheath shortly after 4:30 am on Sunday, March 30. Police arrived to find a 24-year-old man who had sustained a stab wound.

The victim was taken to the hospital, where his injuries were assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing.

Arrest and Injuries

A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of a head injury before being transferred to police custody. He remains in custody as the investigation continues.

A third individual, a police officer, also sustained injuries caused by glass during the incident and received medical treatment.

Police Statement

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police and the London Ambulance Service were called shortly after 04:30hrs on Sunday, 30 March to reports of an altercation on a bus in Stratheden Road/Langton Way, Blackheath SE3. A man aged 24 was found to have a stab wound and was taken to hospital. His condition has since been assessed as neither life-threatening nor life-changing.”

The statement continued: “A 40-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He was taken to hospital for treatment for a head injury and then taken into police custody. A police officer also received medical treatment for an injury caused by glass at the scene.”

Ongoing Investigation

A crime scene remains in place as detectives continue to gather evidence. Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact the Metropolitan Police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The incident has sparked concern among local residents, who have expressed shock at the violence occurring on public transport.